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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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